Wan Fu F1 Pumpkin Seeds, Chinese Kabocha Hybrid

the species is known for, a real advantage in a Kansas garden. Shipped from Kansas. 🛡️ Vine borer resistance , the solid stems of Cucurbita moschata can offer some resistance to squash vine borers, but plants still need monitoring for damage. Cucurbita moschata varieties are generally less susceptible to squash vine borers than many other squash, but damage is still possible. Growing conditions and care matter. Why species predicts survival here. 🌱 Free shipping on seed-only website orders $30+ , ships from Newton, Kansas. ✅ Germination Promise: if your seeds fail to germinate under proper growing conditions, contact us within one year and we will replace them or refund your purchase. See the details . 📖 Read our complete growing guide for this variety → A high-performing Chinese hybrid pumpkin bred for consistent yields and excellent eating quality. Wan Fu F1 produces handsome, flattened fruits with dense, sweet flesh, a staple of Asian home cooking and increasingly popular in North American kitchen gardens. As an F1 hybrid, expect uniform fruit size and vigorous early growth. Growing Guide Botanic Name Cucurbita moschata (hybrid) Life Cycle Annual Maturity 105-110 days Sun Full sun Plant Spacing 3-4 ft in-row with rows 8-10 ft apart, or hills 6-8 ft apart (long vines) Sowing Depth 1" Vine Habit Full vine, extra-long runners Fruit Weight 7-11 lbs Fruit Color Gray-green, dense orange flesh Best For Asian cooking, roasting, soup Frost Hardy No Start Indoors Yes, 3 weeks before last frost Container Friendly No Hybrid F1, uniform fruit, vigorous growth Note: F1 hybrid, seeds saved from this variety will not produce true-to-type plants. SKU: APP-SEED-MAX-WAN-10 History & Origin Wan Fu (万福) means "ten thousand blessings" in Chinese, a fitting name for a prolific, reliable producer. This hybrid was developed to meet the high standards of Chinese home cooks who prize dense, dry, richly flavored squash flesh. It has gained a following in North American gardens for its reliability and culinary versatility. In the Kitchen Steam or roast halves and serve simply with butter and salt. The dense, dry flesh is ideal for Chinese-style red-braised pumpkin, congee, or steamed pumpkin pudding. Also excellent in Western applications, pumpkin pie, bisque, and roasted pumpkin salad all benefit from its concentrated, sweet flavor. Related Reading · Kansas Planting Calendar 🌻 See our Kansas growing guide → Quick Specs Species Cucurbita moschata (F1 hybrid) Days to maturity 105 to 110 Sowing 1 in deep, hills 4 to 6 ft apart Sun Full sun Vine habit Extra-long vines, give them room to run Fruit size 7 to 11 lb Pest resistance Highly vine borer resistant. Solid moschata stems are hard for borer larvae to tunnel into. Resistant, not immune, so still scout in June and July. Common Questions Is Wan Fu really vine borer resistant? Highly vine borer resistant. Solid moschata stems are hard for borer larvae to tunnel into. Resistant, not immune, so still scout in June and July. When should I plant Wan Fu in Kansas? Direct sow or transplant once soil holds 65 to 70 F, typically mid May to early June in Zone 6b. At 105 to 110 days to maturity, a mid May planting ripens in early to mid September, in time to cure before frost. Is Wan Fu F1 a true kabocha? It has kabocha-style dense, sweet flesh, but it is a Cucurbita moschata hybrid rather than a C. maxima kabocha. That species difference is the point: you get the kabocha eating experience on vines that resist squash vine borers. Will it ripen before frost? Wan Fu F1 Pumpkin needs 105 to 110 days from sowing. In a typical Newton, Kansas Zone 6b season the first fall frost arrives between October 10 and 20, so direct sow by about June 13 to finish with a two week cushion. Planting later, or gardening in a different zone? Check your own planting window . Compare your seed choices: Browse Cucurbita moschata pumpkin and squash seeds for more varieties, and check each listing for maturity, growing space and packet options.